Top ISAT Tutors serving Des Plaines
Nisha: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hi everyone! I am currently a third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I was a tutor all throughout my undergraduate career and enjoyed every part of helping another student to help his/her excel!
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Michigan School of Dentistry - Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Predentistry
Miguel: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Before joining Varsity Tutors, I devoted three years to working as an academic instructor and student advisor for several non-profits dedicated to educational advocacy and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Science; Comparative Literature (French, German)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Umer: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hello! My name is Umer. I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Mathematics and Classical Studies (Double Major). I am also certified through Cambridge University's CELTA program to teach ESL/EFL students. I look forward to teaching ESL students in the near future. Right now, I am gaining experience for my long term goal of moving to Cairo, Egypt to teach.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Justin: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
My name is Justin Gustafson. I am currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a rapport with students, and enjoy the challenge on solving how that specific student learns.
Education & Certification
Carthage College - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education
Jacqueline: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...from a matriarch of teachers in my family that has influenced me greatly to be an educator. My great grandmother taught herself how to read with an eighth grade education by studying the dictionary and doing the newspaper crossword puzzle daily. My grandmother holds a Ph.Din mathematics, a masters in counseling and held the position of a former assistant principal in a Chicago Public high school. My mother has a former career as an art...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Applied Economics
DePaul University - Masters, Public Service
Vanessa: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a graduate of Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. I have also obtained my endorsement in ESL, as I grew up in a bilingual household. Upon graduation in 2019, I have worked at two Montessori schools, both located in Chicago. Working closely with a range of age groups (preschool, Kindergarten, and some elementary grades) both in-person and remotely, have given me a unique perspective as to how children...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Dana: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am an incoming senior at Pitzer College where I study political science. I know how important a personable and encouraging tutor can be, and I am excited to provide that kind of support to any student! I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year students. In addition, I have experience in ESL...
Education & Certification
Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Samara: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a graduate of DePaul University. I received my Bachelor of Sciences in Secondary Education with a focus on Mathematics. Since graduation, I have worked at two very well known schools in Chicago, Illinois, as a Mathematics teacher. I have taught Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with Trigonometry. During college, I also tutored English as a Second Language to adult learners. I am fluent in Spanish and learned a bit of French. I...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Secondary Education Mathematics
Kruti: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hello! I am currently a fourth year medical student at the University of IL College of Medicine (graduating in May 2021), and I previously received my Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Genetics and Genomics from Northwestern University. Two things I am passionate about are helping others and mentoring/teaching -- tutoring allows me to do both of these simultaneously! I have previously tutored students ages 5 to >22 in a variety...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Illinois College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Romana: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...performance by setting semester-long and weekly academic goals, social-emotional learning goals, and improving study habits. Throughout the year, the students I tutored and I tracked progress and saw that students improved academic performance as a result of gaining social-emotional and academic tools. I have tutored and graded college students' work with the University of Illinois at Chicago for 3 and 1 year. Thus, I am familiar with the content and expectations of algebra, trigonometry, precalculus,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
ACT Math: 31
SAT Math: 700
Judie: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am an experienced teacher - from High School Math (Algebra I) to first grade phonics. I enjoy helping students discover they can understand a concept that had been confusing before. I coach volleyball at the eighth grade level, and have done so for more than ten years - it's a great activity to develop confidence and teamwork. I come from a large family- -12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh....
Education & Certification
Monmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Physical Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Education, General Purposes
Adrianne: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I greatly enjoy working with adolescents and middle school-age students and helping them achieve their academic potential. My tutoring experience extends back more than a decade. Since early high school, I have tutored both peers and younger students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Neal: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am currently a student at the University of Missouri Kansas City as a part of their 6 year direct medical program. Medicine is my passion, and I'm thrilled that we are able to interview patients in the hospital and learn from them very early on in the process. The best teachers I've ever had have been more than just adults. They were passionate about the material they taught, and that passion was carried over...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Hannah: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.... If they make mistakes,...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chicago State University - PHD, Pharmacy
Meggan: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a firm believer in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton
Shannon: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I graduated from Elmhurst College (now Elmhurst University) in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a focus in Early Childhood (birth-3rd grade), letter of approval for special education and a minor in teaching English as a second language. Since then, I've spent the past two years working as a lead teacher in an early pre-k classroom, first as a lead in a ten 24-36 month olds at a private family-owned center and...
Education & Certification
Elmhurst College - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Ben: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and any audience - within reach. My favorite areas, though, are those that are fundamental to everything else (in my opinion) - reading and writing. I finished a Masters in Reading Education at Olivet Nazarene University, and I am also a certified Reading Specialist. I hope to eventually pursue a doctorate and advanced research into the complex and changing intersections between literacy and technology. To me, this is the most practical and relevant area that...
Education & Certification
John Carroll University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Philosophy
John Carroll University - Master of Arts, English
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Masters, English
Olivet Nazarene University - Master of Arts, Reading Education
State Certified Teacher
Craig: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a passionate, driven educator who believes everyone can learn. Tutoring gives me the opportunity to not only be a teacher, but also be a role model and mentor. My educational philosophy is centered around adapting my teaching style to better meet the learning needs of each individual. Academically, I have a bachelor's in education (teacher certified) and history from Hope College, a master's in teaching from the George Washington University, and I am...
Education & Certification
Hope College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
George Washington University - Master of Arts Teaching, Museum Education
State Certified Teacher
Paris: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a graduate of North Park University. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education with a middle school endorsement in Social Science. I currently hold a Professional Educator License. During my time at North Park, I had the privilege of tutoring my peers in Statistics as well as elementary students in reading and writing. Being a teacher candidate allowed me the opportunity to teach various age groups and subjects areas including 3rd...
Education & Certification
North Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Kelley: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
My name is Kelley and I have dedicated my life to teaching special needs students for the past 20 years. It is my belief that all children can learn with the proper structure, motivation and learning techniques. Customizing lessons to meet the needs of my students is what I am all about. If given the opportunity to work with a student, I know that I can bring out the best in them through interesting lessons...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelor in Arts, Digital Arts
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Master of Arts, Special Education
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